Postdoc in Heterologous production of algae bioproducts

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN), at University of Copenhagen is offering a 2-year Post. Doc. fellowship to study heterologous production of algae proteins and pigments. The postdoc’s duties will include research within heterologous expression as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Assoc. Prof. Johan Andersen-Ranberg.

The position is open from 1 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The requirements

Applicants should, prior to the start date, hold a PhD degree in synthetic biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, microbial biology, algae biology or similar subjects, and should be fluent in both spoken and written English. If you are still a PhD student at the time of the application deadline, please provide a confirmation letter from your supervisor that you are expected to finish in time before the start date of the Post. Doc. position. Previous publications and relevant work experience will be included in the assessment of your qualifications.

Key scientific qualification areas 

• Molecular biology
• Yeast metabolic engineering
• Analytical chemistry / pigment analysis
• Heterolgous expression of algae proteins
• Protein biochemistry
• Strong publication record
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Key personal skills 

• Enthusiasm and good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with others including supervision and mentoring of students
• Broad curiosity in biological questions and open-mindedness to cross-disciplinary research
• Curiosity driven interdisciplinary approach to science and a generous and open mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage your research project
• Ability to critically review research results generated as part of the project

• Engagement in Departmental and Laboratory activities including lab duties, teaching and dissemination of your research
• Ensuring GLP and general safety operations

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 9 January 2025 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.